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La Habra Is Making Moves Toward Becoming a More Walkable, Bikeable City
The city of La Habra passed its first Bikeway Master Plan last year, is looking to pass its first Complete Streets Master Plan. It is being aided by a grant from St. Jude Medical Center, which recognizes the importance of street design on residents' health.
July 12, 2018
Central Valley Regional Transportation Plans Aim to Cut Emissions, Driving
In the Central Valley, two regional plans say they will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, but it's not clear how that will happen.
July 9, 2018
OCTA Transit Committee Revokes BRT/Streetcar Study for Central Harbor Boulevard
Santa Ana and Garden Grove want to extend the OC Streetcar and improve transit, but Anaheim and Fullerton oppose a streetcar option--and any project that would take away a general-use lane for transit.
June 19, 2018
OCTA Board Approves Budget with No Bus Service Cuts for Coming Year
OCTA plans to improve its transit service--but also to widen roads in the name of "congestion relief."
June 14, 2018
Report: Fragmented Orange County Stymies Nonprofits’ Growth, Political Clout
"Connecting the Dots: A Discussion of the Structural Realities of Policy and Advocacy Efforts in Orange County," offers some solutions for overcoming barriers to nonprofits participating in and influencing policy discussions in the county.
June 7, 2018
Advocates Push for Better Transportation Planning in San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley Council of Governments will soon adopt a new Regional Transportation Plan/ Sustainable Communities Strategy.
May 25, 2018
Caltrans Deputy Director’s Ride Shows Potential for California Transportation Investments
The city of Sacramento is rolling out major new bike facilities to make riding there pleasant and safe for all riders, through a combination of funding, clear policies and standards, and a staff on the lookout for opportunities to make quick, simple, inexpensive changes.
May 24, 2018
Eyes on the Street: First “Paint the Town” Mural Hits the Streets of Oakland
For the City of Oakland, "Paint the Town" is intended to create a sense of community, by getting neighbors to coalesce around these paint projects.
May 22, 2018
Santa Monica City Leaders Must Also Pay for Parking
Santa Monica is looking to charge the public more for parking; these changes should also apply to city staff and electeds.
May 9, 2018
Calling Attention to a Dangerous Crossing in Berkeley
Caltrans plans to add a pedestrian beacon at a busy crossing, but will it make anything safer for bicyclists?
May 9, 2018